Strengths: These tyres work great in all conditions. I run the wire bead version. They're light and yet i've hardly ever pich flatted with them running 30f / 35r psi. I even took them to the alps once. They lasted the week very well even though they are quite a soft compond. The compound makes them awesome in the wet, and they stick and hold rocks and roots brilliantly. If i could have only one tyre on my bike this would be it.
Weaknesses: They look slightly narrower than the stated 2.3"
Overall: I keep trying other tyres but always end up wondering why i ever took my continental verticals off! These tyres are fantastic. Recommended.
Strengths: These tyres are reasonably light (730g lite version), shed mud well as the tread is nice and open and grip web roots and rocks well as the compond is nice and soft. No pinch flats so far. They're dirt cheap on CRC too!
Weaknesses: None found so far, they're even wearing well.
Overall: Great winter tyre for trail riding. very grippy and extremely good value.
Strengths: A fantastic weeks riding on the best trails i've ever ridden. I can't over emphasise how good the riding is, from technical rock and root fests to high speed singletrack blats, the place has it all, from the fun to the downright scary (like la varda). The chalet and food are amazing and Gordy and Sophie are friendly and accommodating hosts. Trail addiction have employed some great guides to lead their guests, and the friendly atmosphere put everyone at ease in minutes.. They really tailored the riding for us. When some of the group were having problems with alpine switchbacks our guide Jay gave tutorage and soon had the group railing them like 'total beasts'! I even saw one of our guides Andy, strip his own spare wheel to rebuild a guests until the early hours to keep the guy riding! I think that says it all. Thanks to Gordy and Sophie and our guides, especially Jay, Andy and Ali
Weaknesses: None from the point of the riding or trail addictions performance. However, make sure you take plenty of spares with you as the LBS is pretty limited. Having said that, TA carry spares for common mechanicals, but you might have trouble finding something like a mallet rebuild kit!
Overall: Simply the best riding i've done. Trail Addiction have got it just right, with quality guides, food and accomodation. I'm already considering a return visit!
Strengths: The egg beater design is so easy to clip into (and out again if you put in enough shims). They shed mud easily and give a really confidence inspiring platform.
Weaknesses: The bearings are tiny and break up very easily despite packing around it with grease. I've used 3 replacement kits in 12 months. As an engineer i can tell you that they're not up to the job. Crank bros should re-design the pedal to use a larger bearing to take the loads better
